Absorption Lines Are Produced by ____

question 64

Multiple Choice

Absorption lines are produced by ____.

• A) atoms that become ionized
• B) electrons that transfer from a high energy level to a low energy level
• C) electrons that transfer from a low energy level to a high energy level
• D) the intensity of agitation of atoms in a hot gas
• E) the motion of an object toward or away from the observer

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory System

A system where inventory levels and cost of goods sold are determined at the end of the accounting period, rather than continuously.

Double Entry Accounting

An accounting system that maintains the balance of the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) by recording each transaction twice, once as a debit and once as a credit.

Single Entry Accounting

A method of bookkeeping that records only one side of each financial transaction, typically sufficient for smaller, simpler businesses.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold before accounting for other expenses.